OFF MARKET

Off Market Oct 2020 for $379K

$993,634

•

1,636

sq ft

689 Main Rd, Islesboro, ME 04848

About this home

Magnificent views of East Penobscot Bay from this 1870's Greek Revival year-round three-bedroom home centrally located just north of the Narrows on almost seven acres of open meadow abounding with lupine. Inviting path and foot bridge through the woods to 560 feet of smooth gently sloping beach. Kitchen, dining, living rooms, knotty pine sunporch, bath and half. Detached garage and shed. Many possibilities from this LOCATION! $379,000.

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

6.8 acresLot Size

$607Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by John Oldham • Island Property

Bought with John Oldham • Island Property

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•Source:MREIS #1455194

Redfin Estimate

$993,634

$615K since sold in October 2020$25K since July

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This home's estimate is 32.8% higher than the average sale price ($748K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 31, 2025
$835,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,258 sq ft
418 West Bay Rd, Islesboro, ME 04848
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$675,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,944 sq ft
1014 Main Rd, Islesboro, ME 04848
SOLD NOV 13, 2025
$1,170,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,500 sq ft
M13-L2 Grays Is, Brooksville, ME 04617
SOLD MAR 23, 2026
$500,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,642 sq ft
30 Hardys Hill Rd, Deer Isle, ME 04627
SOLD MAY 18, 2026
$685,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,561 sq ft
20 River Ave, Belfast, ME 04915
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$625,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,706 sq ft
99 Woods Rd, Belfast, ME 04915

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Market trends in 04848, ME

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

95.3%

+0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$425K

$60K MoM

Avg. days on market

134d

14 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

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Sale history for 689 Main Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,022 (+7.2%)

$850,000 + $171,300

$1,021,300

2024

$12,153 (+8.2%)

$850,000 + $171,300

$1,021,300

2023

$11,234 (+28.5%)

$850,000 + $171,300

$1,021,300

2022

$8,741 (+2.0%)

$394,500 + $91,100

$485,600

2021

$8,571 (+3.8%)

$394,500 + $91,100

$485,600

2020

$8,255 (+2.1%)

$394,500 + $91,100

$485,600

2019

$8,085 (+1.8%)

$394,500 + $91,100

$485,600

2018

$7,940 (+3.5%)

$394,500 + $91,100

$485,600

2017

$7,672 (+0.4%)

$394,500 + $91,100

$485,600

2016

$7,643 (+5.2%)

$394,500 + $91,100

$485,600

2015

$7,265 (+9.3%)

$394,500 + $91,100

$485,600

2012

$6,647

$459,600 + $106,100

$565,700

Tax history for 689 Main Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,022 (+7.2%)

$850,000 + $171,300

$1,021,300

2024

$12,153 (+8.2%)

$850,000 + $171,300

$1,021,300

2023

$11,234 (+28.5%)

$850,000 + $171,300

$1,021,300

2022

$8,741 (+2.0%)

$394,500 + $91,100

$485,600

2021

$8,571 (+3.8%)

$394,500 + $91,100

$485,600

2020

$8,255 (+2.1%)

$394,500 + $91,100

$485,600

2019

$8,085 (+1.8%)

$394,500 + $91,100

$485,600

2018

$7,940 (+3.5%)

$394,500 + $91,100

$485,600

2017

$7,672 (+0.4%)

$394,500 + $91,100

$485,600

2016

$7,643 (+5.2%)

$394,500 + $91,100

$485,600

2015

$7,265 (+9.3%)

$394,500 + $91,100

$485,600

2012

$6,647

$459,600 + $106,100

$565,700

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

296,208

Year renovated

2023

Sq. Ft.

1,636

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Waldo County

APN

529604

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Views, Waterfront

Last updated by owner on Dec 5, 2024.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, Detached
Vehicle Storage: 1 Car, Detached

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 1

Room 1 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First

Room 2 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: Second

Room 3 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Second

Room 4 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First

Room 5 Information
Type: Sunroom
Level: First

Room 6 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second

Room 7 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First

Room 8 Information
Type: Laundry
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Dirt Floor, Full

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8
Interior Features: Bathtub
Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Clapboard, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Stone
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,636
Building Area Source: Appraiser

Exterior Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1900
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,636

Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $296,208
Lot Size (Acres): 6.8
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Pasture/Field, Open, Wooded, Neighborhood, Rural, Near Public Transit
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: rural

Waterfront Information
Waterfront: Yes
Island: Yes
Water Body Name: East Penobscot Bay
Water Body Type: Bay, Ocean
Water View: Yes

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $8,085
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Water Source: Well, Private
Water Heater: Electric

Location

School Information
High School District: Islesboro Public Schools

Location Information
Unparsed Address: 689 Main Road, Islesboro, ME 04848
Directions: Ferry Road to stop sign, left on to West Bay Road to stop sign, left on to Main Road, continue to house on right hand side of road with sign.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,636
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 6.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 2023
County: Waldo County
APN: 529604
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Waterfront

Home facts updated by owner on Dec 5, 2024

Around this home

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Transit

Islesboro Central School

Public K-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 89° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

67% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

1/10 Air Factor

0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years

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Islesboro, ME • 04848

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In this area, properties receive around 7.6 hours in June and 3.2 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$944,000 – $1.14M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
661 Main Rd, Islesboro, ME 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1932 Sq. Ft.	$1,576,708
710 Main Rd, Islesboro, ME 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1460 Sq. Ft.	$514,277

Address	Redfin Estimate
693 Main Rd, Islesboro, ME 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 910 Sq. Ft.	$262,614
130 Big Tree Ln, Islesboro, ME 7 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 1900 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
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